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Mary Magdalene
Martin
Oct 9, 1925 — Aug 30, 2020
Soperton
Mrs. Mary Magdalene Martin, age 94, beloved wife of the late Leon Cordy Martin passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Treutlen County and the last living and youngest of seven children born to the late Rufus Smith Kight and Cornelia Elizabeth Moore Kight. Affectionately known as "Nanny" and "Aunt Mac", she had worked at Harrell's IGA in Soperton for many years until retiring.
She attended many various churches in the area and traveled with the Young at Heart group of Soperton First Baptist Church. She most recently attended Soperton Church of God.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Leon Cordy Martin, who passed away on February 28, 1979.
Mrs. Martin leaves behind: her children, Margaret Martin Edge (Berry), Dublin, Kenneth Leon Martin, Soperton, grandchildren, Michelle M. Evans (Burt), Monny McLendon (Teresa), Lisa E. Moxley (Greg), great grandchildren, Morgan E. Barker (Taylor), Molly E. Strickland (Fisher), Tyler McLendon, Hobie E. Evans, Kip M. Evans (Sarah), Zach Houston, Cameron Houston, Melissa Rogers (Jody), Crystal Hutchison (Joe), great great grandchildren, Fisher Strickland IV, Collier E. Strickland, Joshua McLendon, Sienna Cervantes, Grady Barker, Ryan Rogers, Riley Rogers, Ragan Rogers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon, September 1, 2020 from the graveside in Harmony Cemetery with Reverend Milton Thomas officiating.
Mrs. Martin will be laid to rest beside her husband.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Hobie Evans, Kip Evans, Mike Kight, Eddie Kight, Tony Bush and Tom Bush.
SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME, The Tradition Since 1917, Soperton, Georgia
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